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Friday, August 03, 2012

Carla Coulson

Last trip in Paris I got 'Funny Faced' by Australian fashion photographer, Carla Coulson.

Have you ever dreamt of a once in a lifetime moment in Paris? Your own private shoot in a chic Parisian cafe, on a bridge, at the Eiffel Tower, shot at night on a cobblestone street, you name it. That's what Carla offers with all the ambience and glam as if Avedon was standing behind the camera and you're Audrey Hepburn. Top that!

This is Team Muse. Photog Carla on the right plus her expert hair/makeup/maquilleuse artiste, Veronique Marot on the left. They showed up at 8 am and I'll never be the same old moi again. c'est vrai.

Carol, I *love* this post! The photos of you are wonderful - doesn't the lipstick go perfectly with your eyeglass frames?! When I next get to Paris (alas, it's been a decade) booking a shoot with Carla is a *must*!

Oh how wonderful! I'm a great Carla Coulson fan as I am a great Paris Breakfasts fan. What a wonderful day you had and yes, Russian Red is the way to go. So pleased to hear you two artists got together. I adore Carla's blog/website. She is so incredibly generous in her photography advice, not to mention being a stunning photographer, bien sur. I love those red lips with the red glasses and the adorable waiter aided and abetted the image. Bravo to you both and to Veronique. xxx

These are fabulous! Her eye for detail is what sets her apart. The touches of red in the signage behind you and positioning the bracelet with that pop of red in front. Counterbalanced by the yellow drink...wow! That one with the doors is fab as well with all that pink! Russian Red is you!!!

Va-va-va v00m! What amazing adventures you bring us -- I was THERE with you on your Funny Face re-incarnation. Carla's photos of you do justice to you and the world you create each day here on Paris Breakfasts. 'S wonderful.

You are so brave, beautiful, and so beautifully chic! (AS I would have guessed). Very cool business idea; I would really have to dig deeply to muster up the self confidence to indulge in a photo shoot...not to mention wearing red lipstick again...definitely with a bit of bubbly ~ good thinking there! Just...Wow!

Geri I'm happiest undercover. If I could have gotten out of it...The Champagne was for courage & I don't even drink.But thank goodess I did it.It was one of the best experiences with long term effects.Merci Carla & Veronique

You are stunning!!And yes to that lovely bright red...Just lovely..Very very chic..I spied a macaron bracelet .. Oh that's cute!Thanks for sharing this fun experience..I am happy you put one on your sidebar.

Completely fabulous photos ! It has been a year since my last trip to Paris...but, I can feel that magical Parisian ambience via your experiences.. until I get back again. You look very Parisian chic ! No one does a Paris blog like you do , Carol. Thanks ! Arlene / Gabriola Island/

Vous avez l'air d'être très distinguée et élégante, vraiment! Paris changes all of her visitors, but some more than others... Now you are ready to star in "Paris Breakfasts: The Movie". PS. I just did an Après Dewey post (dropping some grands mercis to you)...I'll probably do a few more posts about it...It was such a learning experience that did not end when the workshop ended...J'y continue ...

I had noticed your lovely new photo on your blog and now it all makes sense. The photos are fabulous, and it looks as though you had a great time. Love the lipstick it looks great and red can be hard to wear but not for you. Congratulations.

But Carol, they're GORGEOUS shots! The one with the waiter's adorable, the one just below it as your russian red lips are about to burst into a smile is impish and great -- and the ones with the streets of Paris in reflection are dignified, beautiful, prettier than Audrey! How Gorgeous!!

Carol! Tu est tres belle! What a beautiful revelation in MAC and "mac"arons. Carla and Veronique did an amazing job and obviously had such easy subjects to capture: you and Paris came alive in the shots. I am so happy for you and what looks like a dreamy day.

O.M.G.!! What a completely delightful post. How truly fun to work with Carla and Veronique to produce such charming and gorgeously Frenchy results!! We must now call you Carolette ;) Looks like straight out of the pages of French Vogue!! Loved the perfect setting too!! And so glad Bear got in on the action too. What fun~thanks for taking us along!!

Carol~You look tres belle and so youthful! Love these photos of you - esp. since you are SO not one of those "look at me" bloggers, almost never showing any photos, you have maintained an air of mystery. LOL. Carla has captured your natural beauty, pep and joi de vivre. xx

I love the props, the locations, the make-up... you can actually wear the russian red. You look incredible with it.

Carla & Co sound amazing and I will recommend them to anyone I know wants to have a day where they re-fall in love with themselves. Let's be honest, as women, we can do with loving ourselves more! We are amazing creatures, let's celebrate that fact.

Paris...food...gorgeous Russian Red lipstick, too? I believe I've found another fabulous blog to read. Thank you for all of the gorgeous photographs and inspiration to stoke the fires of my travel dreams.

Just discovered your blog, totally delighted as I am missing Paris and now can be reminded of its' splendor everyday until we return. Your features are inspiring...Russian Red is perfectly fitting for Carol.

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